>>58132080>>58132091Serena is the only lead girl with a canon crush on Ash, making her the default winner unless Ash returns.
We may claim to value a female character's personality and dynamics, but truthfully, we're less shallow than we admit. A female character's popularity often hinges on her looks and the main character's chances with her. This explains Serena's massive popularity despite her weak personality, while Lana ranks low despite her strong character due to her plain appearance. I was pleased when Orihime became Ichigo's wife instead of Rukia—who would choose Rukia over Orihime?
Serena is the second most attractive lead girl after May, but her default XY game hairstyle and Neo Champion hairstyle make her more appealing than May. Dawn needs a redesign to surpass both. Serena should adjust her dynamic with Ash, as Pokémon is kodomo, not romance, focusing on strength, humor, individuality, and genuine bonds. If current Ash is "Bakarina," Serena should be "Mary Hunt."
